Google has ceased supporting the markup documentation for the video carousel (limited access) and its associated rich results. Following structured data testing, Google determined its lack of scalability. While site publishers using this structured data need not remove it, other search engines might still find it beneficial. However, Google will no longer utilize it for rich results. Specifically, Google removed a paragraph labeled “Video with key moments in search results” from the documentation section.

The removed paragraph reads:

“Video host carousel (limited access): Users can navigate your video gallery pages by integrating ItemList structured data. Currently restricted to select providers, Google Search may automatically display a host carousel for your site even without ItemList structured data.”

Furthermore, Google has eliminated the entire structured data example.

Understanding Google’s Decision to Remove Documentation

Google’s developer changelog provides insight into the decision to remove the documentation:

“Removal of Video Carousel (Limited Access) Documentation What: Video carousel guidance has been removed from the video structured data documentation.

Why: Following initial testing of the video carousel markup with a subset of site owners, it was determined that its utility for the broader ecosystem was limited. Although you may retain the markup on your site for enhanced comprehension by search engines and other systems.”

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